The Role of Oceans in Climate Control (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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Why do oceans moderate coastal temperatures more effectively than land surfaces?
Why do oceans moderate coastal temperatures more effectively than land surfaces?
Water takes longer to heat & cool down
What is a continental climate?
What is a continental climate?
Climate far from coast, not moderated by sea
How do ocean breezes affect land temperatures during summer months?
How do ocean breezes affect land temperatures during summer months?
They cool down the land
Why do desert areas experience rapid cooling at night?
Why do desert areas experience rapid cooling at night?
Clear skies allow heat to escape to space
Which type of ocean current flows along Africa's east coast?
Which type of ocean current flows along Africa's east coast?
Warm surface currents
How far inland do ocean current effects typically extend?
How far inland do ocean current effects typically extend?
No more than 100 kilometres
What is upwelling?
What is upwelling?
Cold water rising from deep circulation
Why does air over warm ocean currents contain more moisture?
Why does air over warm ocean currents contain more moisture?
High temperatures increase evaporation
Which coast of South Africa is generally wetter and why?
Which coast of South Africa is generally wetter and why?
East coast due to warm currents
What temperature range difference can some inland desert areas experience?
What temperature range difference can some inland desert areas experience?
More than 20°C between extremes